Salina police release photos of white pickup sought in hit-and-run

<b>A still image of the white pickup sought in the hit-and-run pulled from surveillance video.</b> Photos courtesy Salina Police Department — **A still image of the white pickup sought in the hit-and-run pulled from surveillance video.** Photos courtesy Salina Police Department

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post

The Salina Police Department has released photos of the white pickup that is believed to have struck a Salina Fire Department vehicle before fleeing the scene Monday morning.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester reported Monday that a Salina Fire Department medical officer vehicle with lights and siren activated was southbound in the 600 block of S. Ninth Street and attempting to turn right to go westbound on W. Crawford Street when it was struck by a Chevrolet pickup that was westbound on W. Crawford Street. The Chevrolet pickup then fled the scene north on S. Ninth Street.

The accident occurred at approximately 9:10 a.m. Monday.

<b>Another view of the pickup.</b> — **Another view of the pickup.**

The pickup was last seen westbound on W. Prescott Avenue from S. Ninth Street. It was described as being a white Chevrolet pickup with a six-inch lift, wide low profile tires, six- to eight-inch white lettering in the back window, and a loud exhaust. It was driven by a Hispanic male, according to information from the Salina Police Department.

If you have information about this vehicle or the driver, call the Salina Police Department at 785-826-7210.